Garlic-Lime Black Bean and Avocado Spread

About

Great enjoyed as a dip with veggie strips and baked chips. Add as many extra veggies as you wish: good candidates include jalapenos, blanched and cooled corn, and whole cooked black beans.

Try mixing a few spoonfuls of this spread with diced grilled or poached chicken on a bed of lettuce or in a wrap with some brown rice and sliced tomato.

Yields: 12 - 1/4 cup servings (approx. 3 cups) (80 G )

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: None

Ingredients

  • 1 (19-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup finely grated carrot
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 t. minced garlic
  • 1/3 c fresh-squeezed lime juice, approx. 3 limes
  • 1 c diced fresh Roma tomatoes, seeds removed
  • ½ c orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ c finely chopped green onions
  • 2T finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1t. honey
  • ¼ t. sea salt
  • Black pepper and Tabasco, to taste

Directions

Place beans, carrots, avocado, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Combine the pureed mixture and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl stirring until well blended. Let stand at least 30 minutes before serving.